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Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, Planet Rides.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
With almost 42,000 industry professionals descending on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Expo, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Rollercoaster manufacturer Vekoma will unveil a new rollercoaster in partnership with resort developer Grupo Vidanta and reveal 2025 openings during the IAAPA Expo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
WhiteWater is unveiling several new products and attraction categories during this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the new additions said to ‘redefine’ the modern waterpark
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Holovis has unveiled its second generation 360Golf Experience with a demo course on the trade show floor
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Leading drone entertainment specialist Dronisos is spotlighting its six-year partnership with Disneyland Paris
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Attractions technology provider accesso is showcasing a new version of its accesso Passport platform alongside its portfolio of attractions technology solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Nov 2024
Media-based attractions developer Brogent will reveal several projects and partnerships for the coming year at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2024
Triotech and leading Saudi development partner Seven are set to jointly unveil the details of their latest project during this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2024
Leading rollercoaster and water ride manufacturer Reverchon will debut a new Flume ride and ride safety system at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2024
It’s been a year of growth in the US for Semnox Solutions. Phil Showler, head of FEC Sales for Semnox Americas, tells Planet Attractions more...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
Industry veteran Alexander Bresinsky has been named the new Director Business Development for Simtec Systems
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
Efteling is celebrating the launch of its latest attraction, with Danse Macabre, a new immersive dark ride attraction, now open to the public
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Nov 2024
Attractions.io is set to launch its new AI Assistant at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the technology set to revolutionise the way attractions can meet the exact needs of their customers in an instant
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Oct 2024
Alterface is set to introduce its “Imagination Playground” at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the custom-built demonstration space set to offer attendees a look at the company’s signature interactive technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2024
A new wave park has been announced for Bahrain, with the attraction set to be part of a landmark destination when it opens to the public in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
Semnox Solutions has announced the implementation of its attraction booking software on its self-service kiosks at Planet Play - the first attraction in Malta to use the company’s technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2024
Holovis has launched its cutting-edge 360Golf system at Butlin’s Bognor Regis, with three immersive themed courses part of a new £15m addition to the popular family resort
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Dark Ride Database | 11 Oct 2024
ETF recently announced an expansion to its portfolio with the 2.0 addition of its ride system. Called the Dynamic Mover, the company has promised not just an evolution of its current offering, but a “revolution” of what it has on offer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2024
A new indoor theme park is nearing completion in the Netherlands, with Bommelwereld set to open to the public in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Oct 2024
WhiteWater has celebrated the year in style, showcasing a series of aquatic attractions worldwide alongside its latest product innovations and company initiatives
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2024
IAAPA returns to Amsterdam for the 2024 edition of IAPPA Expo Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2024
Integrated attractions management platform Connect&GO has announced the addition of three new members to its leadership team
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2024
Valo Motion is set to exhibit at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the company set to introduce three new, original mixed-reality games for its ValoClimb, ValoJump and ValoArena platforms
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2024
The Giant-8-Loop launch coaster will be among the ride innovations on show from Maurer when the company appears later this month at IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Sep 2024
Embed is heading to Amsterdam for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the company set to showcase some of its breakthrough innovations at the landmark event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024
Alterface’s Moviemax has made its debut in Saint-Tropez’s Azur Park, with the attraction’s first season hailed as an “unqualified success”
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024
Planet Attractions and Park World have announced the renewal of an agreement that will see both publications work in partnership for a second year on the annual Park World Excellence Awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024
Ahead of an upcoming webinar exploring the subject, new research from Attractions.io has revealed the attitudes of both guests and operators regarding the use of technology across the visitor experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2024
Two major theme park developments are set to open to the public this December, with Pico Play working on both the upcoming Wizard of Oz-themed land at Warner Bros Movie World and the first-of-its-kind Jungle Rush rollercoaster at Dreamworld
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2024
Miirage is behind a new holographic experience at Melbourne Museum that stars Victoria - a record-breaking T-Rex that represents one of the largest and most complete T-Rex fossils ever to go on display
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2024
Immersive entertainment creators Layered Reality have secured an investment deal worth £1.75m with Channel 4’s consumer investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2024
Sacoa Cashless System will be making its way to Amsterdam this September, with the company announcing its participation in this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2024
Europa-Park’s mascots Ed and Edda are at the heart of a major campaign that will see the launch of a new videogame, motion picture and family attraction, with all three products set to launch in the summer of 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Aug 2024
A trio of suppliers have joined forces on Enchanted Greenhouse - an interactive dark ride attraction coming to the under-development Six Flags Qiddiya City
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Aug 2024
Detroit Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago and Toronto Zoo have all launched new apps this summer, with Attractions.io partnering with Cinchio Solutions to bring its platform to these popular attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2024
BoldMove and E&S Rides have announced Spinfinity Coaster - a new family-friendly experience that combines an immersive dark ride with a spinning coaster attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
Cadbury World is in the midst of a multi-million-pound investment from its new owner, Merlin Entertainments. Alterface’s Stephane Battaille explains how one of the attraction’s biggest investments - Cadbury Chocolate Quest - was brought to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2024
Boasting 99% positive feedback from its users, the Knoebels Amusement Resort app has expanded its offering, working with Attractions.io to add native purchasing to the popular platform
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2024
Leading Canadian theme park Playland is set to debut its latest addition - the country’s fastest launch coaster with the CA$17m ThunderVolt
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
Layered Reality, creators of the forthcoming immersive experience ‘Elvis Evolution’, have signed a strategic partnership with Technicolor Group, home of The Mill, to create a realistic Elvis avatar powered by artificial intelligence
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2024
Atomic Golf is a brand-new attraction in Las Vegas, with the sports entertainment venue utilising Christie technology to light up a series of virtual putting areas for a game of skill catering to both beginners and experts alike
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
SeaWorld Orlando’s snowmobile-themed Penguin Trek has its opening date, with visitors able to meet real-life penguins alongside the family launch coaster experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jun 2024
New for 2024, Tassie’s Underwater Twist utilises digital elements to create a one-of-a-kind immersive waterslide experience, with the new addition now open to the public at Aquatica Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jun 2024
Intamin has enhanced its Hot Racer coaster model, with the new version now on show at Walibi Rhone-Alpes following the debut of Mahuka
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2024
Simworx has teamed up with IP2 Developments and Mattel to launch a new Barbie-themed attraction at the Galleria Al Maryah Island lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2024
Puy du Fou has debuted its first Asian attraction in Shanghai, China, with Triotech supplying seven dynamic platforms to help the operator produce its unique brand of immersive storytelling
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2024
Leading themed entertainment design firm Falcon’s Creative Group has been announced as the master planner for the upcoming Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2024
Following a star-studded VIP launch, Hyperia at Thorpe Park is now open to the public with the ride breaking a number of records including the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Christie technology is behind a new immersive experience in Beijing, China, with Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall at the ZGC Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center taking visitors on two different sci-fi-themed space adventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2024
Lake Compounce has completed the second phase of the re-tracking of its popular wooden coaster Boulder Dash, with the ride now featuring more than 1,000ft of new track as well as a new train car
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
Attractions management platform Connect&GO has further expanded its presence in France, after announcing a new partnership that will see French theme park and zoo Le Pal utilise its Konnect platform
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
WhiteWater has been named as the supplier to Qiddiya’s Aquarabia, with the company set to deliver a range of groundbreaking and record-breaking products to the under-construction attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
The German city of Bad Harzburg has a new dark ride addition, with its operator HarzVenture hoping the new attraction proves popular as tourists seek entertainment options during the winter months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 May 2024
French theme park and zoo Le Pal is celebrating the launch of Fjord Explorer - its brand new Water Coaster ride from Mack Rides and BoldMove
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Planet Attractions | Dark Ride Database | 07 May 2024
Planet Attractions and Dark Ride Database have announced an exciting new partnership that will see the industry sources cross-promote various dark ride content across both platforms
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2024
A new attraction has arrived at Germany’s Heide Park, with Dämonen Gruft frighting and delighting visitors since its launch in March. Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille spoke to Planet Attractions about what went into the horror-filled ride’s creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Apr 2024
A major addition is soon set to open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with the park revealing the track for the upcoming Phoenix Rising B&M coaster is now ‘100% complete’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
The record-breaking Bermuda Storm is one of the most impressive attractions in the world and it took a host of creative minds and companies from every corner of the globe to bring it all together. Here’s the story behind its creation
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2024
Cedar Fair is making use of Attractions.io’s MapLayr, utilising the interactive and layered mapping technology to add 'flair and functionality' as it reimagines the mobile experience across all 13 of its US theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2024
The longest multi-launch coaster in Europe will open to the public next month with Europa-Park announcing an opening date for the Mack-designed Voltron Nevera
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2024
Aura: The Forest at the Edge of the Sky is among the outstanding projects to be recognised with a Thea Award, with the Weta Workshop celebrating its achievements in creating the multisensory retail experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2024
BoldMove’s expanded Smash and Reload formats, as well as its new Voodoo Festival IP will be a key focus for the company through 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
With the entertainment industry expected to contribute around US$23bn to Saudi Arabia by 2030, it’s no wonder that SEA Expo continues to grow at pace with the rapidly expanding market. Here’s what to expect for its sixth edition this May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2024
Convious says it’s planning to unleash the power of dynamic pricing in 2024 with the company set to introduce new features designed to align with evolving consumer behaviour
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
As the customer experience becomes increasingly immersive, accesso is placing its focus for 2024 on seamless experiences through use of its cutting-edge technologies
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
Adirondack Studios has named Jeff Moulton, former director of Client Delivery for RWS Global’s Holland America Line division, as the company’s new VP of Project Delivery
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
Legoland Windsor’s Minifigure Speedway has been given the green light to open later this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2024
Triotech has a big year ahead, with the company’s year including new theme park openings across Asia, the Middle East and Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2024
Connect&GO has promised to bring further enhancements to its Konnect platform in 2024, with the company also making waves across multiple markets alongside new partner attractions worldwide in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2024
Alterface has a number of major projects and products set to launch in 2024, with its interactive technology utilised in the recently opened SpongeBob attraction at Circus Circus
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Ray Sagasky | WhiteWater | 06 Mar 2024
What are some of the tips and tricks when it comes to simplifying waterpark maintenance? WhiteWater’s Ray Sagasky has the answers...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2024
From Circuit Breaker at Cotaland to Flight of the Wicked Witch at Warner Bros Movie World, Vekoma’s 2024 has been hailed as ‘unprecedented’ with the rollercoaster manufacturer set for a number of major project launches across the world in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
Specialists in media-based attractions, Simworx has a busy year on the cards in 2024 with a range of different projects set to be delivered worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2024
Attack on Titan will be the subject of a new flying theatre film from Brogent, with the company also planning the launch of new projects in the US, Mexico South Korea and Hong Kong
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Feb 2024
Attractions.io continues to champion the guest experience in 2024 with a host of new product releases. Here’s what the company has coming this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2024
WhiteWater is set for a big 2024, with the waterpark supplier outlining a host of projects set to open their doors in the coming year
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Mather & Co | 16 Feb 2024
Gone are the days of stuffy and quiet museums. In today's world, people seek unique experiences, an escape from reality, and a place where they can immerse themselves and express their creativity. With this in mind, we have asked our designers about the trends that are currently shaping museums. Read on to discover their insights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2024
Triotech has announced a partnership with sales and project consultancy firm JNELC in order to expand the Canadian company’s reach in Europe
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Erik Huijing | Pretwerk | 14 Feb 2024
Belgium’s Bellewaerde Park is investing €21m in a new themed land for 2024. Erik Huijing visited Mundo Amazonia ahead of its opening next month to get a behind the scenes look at the upcoming addition to the park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Triotech and BoldMove have jointly announced the launch of the new Smash and Reload Maxi dark ride product alongside a new IP - Voodoo Festival
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Connect&GO has announced a client partnership with Wicked Waves Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park, with the attraction utilising the company’s Konnect platform to help simplify park operations and modernise its management technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Malta National Aquarium has opened a brand new attraction from Triotech that blends state-of-the-art technology with special effects to create an exciting and educational underwater experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Semnox Solutions has been named a technology partner at Palooza Park in Marrakech. The collaboration marks the attractions technology provider’s first project in Morocco
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2024
AV specialist Christie has for the third time in its history won an Academy Award, with Mike Perkins recognised for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2023
Alterface is eyeing malls and FECs in China for its Action League Interactive Thrill Ride, after the company announced its first such attraction in the country is set to open at Suzhou Paradise Forest World in May next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
European tourism and attractions consultants TDAC have added former Disney Imagineer Scott Ault to its growing team of industry experts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
Christie has supplied a number of projection solutions for Museum X - an exciting immersive experience that recently opened to the public in South Korea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2023
Sansei Technologies has announced the acquisition of leading experience design firm Forrec, with the Japanese ride and equipment manufacturer promising to elevate the guest experience through the new partnership
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Scruffy Dog and Sela have teamed up to produce Wonder Garden - an immersive experience offering ‘limitless creativity’ during Riyadh Season
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2023
This year's IAAPA Expo brought huge news from across the industry, with Falcon’s Flight - the record-breaking coaster by Intamin coming to Six Flags Qiddiya - among the headliners
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2023
AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, BoldMove will host its first booth on the show floor, celebrating the milestone with the launch of a new IP for its Smash & Reload dark ride
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, WhiteWater will launch a new zero-G waterslide alongside several new attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
RWS Global will make its trade show debut at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company set to showcase its projects from the past 12 months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
September saw the debut of a brand-new addition to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park - a hybrid rollercoaster and dark ride experience known as Primordial. Planet Attractions speaks to Ernest Yale and Nol Van Genuchten about the experience and how its team brought the first-of-its-kind attraction to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is set to reveal a number of new features for its payments solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also announcing a new partnership with Brazilian FEC chain HotZone
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2023
A coaster themed after gravy and Thanksgiving dinner is among the offerings this IAAPA season, with Vekoma highlighting a host of major projects set to open in 2024 at this year’s Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Semnox will introduce a number of innovative new solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with a bigger booth and a larger team on-hand to welcome attendees to the Orlando show
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Simworx is set to celebrate the opening of Europe’s first Pegasus Flying Theatre attraction at IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase several attractions innovations during this year’s show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener speaks to Planet Attractions on the launch of a number of immersive projects this year, with further such attractions also in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Among its offerings at this year’s IAAPA Expo, leading guest experience platform Attractions.io is set to launch its MapLayr mapping engine and wayfinding solution as a stand-alone software development kit with the product set to go on show at the annual attractions spectacular
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Bringing together some of the industry’s leading suppliers under one banner, the Attractions Technology Lab returns to Orlando next month to showcase a complete technical mock-up of a dark ride experience, with a behind the scenes look at how such an attraction comes to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has debuted a brand new 3D digital display at its entrance, with a six minute show offering guests a look at the past, present and future of the US space programme
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Attractions.io has partnered with Alton Towers to introduce an industry-first in-app dynamic lighting map to be utilised at the operator’s popular Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
A new free-roaming immersive Angry Birds experience has made its debut, with the Pigvasion sending players on a mission to recover stolen eggs from some villainous pigs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Morty - an experience app which describes itself as ‘the ultimate social copilot for you and your friends’ - has raised more than US$2.2m as the company expands operations into the haunted attractions market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Benoit Cornet shares a fascinating insight into the world of dark rides and the emergence of his new company - BoldMove Nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
ADG’s Julie Kline speaks to Planet Attractions on everything the company has to offer, including the upcoming US$400m Okana development in Oklahoma
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2023
Alex Book, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Arcade – The Creative Reality Company, explains how attractions and cultural institutions can make use of immersive technologies to reach new audiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Vekoma has a number of high-profile projects and products in development, with the company highlighting a number of major projects set to open in 2024 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2023
How do you create a successful stay at the waterpark for families with young children? WhiteWater’s Mark Weston has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2023
Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Sep 2023
Triotech has announced the launch of its latest project - a ‘next generation interactive dark coaster at Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
Rollercoaster manufacturer Vekoma is set to exhibit its new Family Launch and Super Boomerang Coasters at IAAPA Expo Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
RWS Global will in attendance at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to discuss major projects including the opening of the Hasbro City FEC, as well as several cruise line and resort partnerships
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Sep 2023
Experiential design firm FORREC will showcase several of its latest projects, including the upcoming American Heartland Theme Park resort in Oklahoma, US
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie is to showcase new additions to its M 4K RGB projector series as well as new projects, including an immersive visitor attraction in Toronto, Canada
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
Experience UK’s UK Pavilion will return at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the booth offering an ‘experiential showcase of British ingenuity’ to all attendees
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2023
Triotech will showcase several new projects and rides at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, including its Stand Up Theater and Qube attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
Attractions technology provider accesso will showcase the capabilities of it’s new PoS platform; accessoFreedom
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2023
Media-based attractions developer Brogent will showcase a new flying theatre attraction and film at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2023
Attractions.io will showcase its guest experience platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with representatives on hand to guide visitors through the platform
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Sep 2023
WhiteWater is set to announce several new projects at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. The waterpark manufacturer will also showcase its line of Blaster water rides at the event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
Ticketing specialist Convious will host several education sessions on revenue, visitor experience and operations at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in Vienna
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, Simworx will showcase a new turnkey ride concept, alongside its expansive portfolio of dynamic media-based attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2023
A world-first SpongeBob interactive dark ride is coming to Las Vegas’s Circus Circus, with Sally Dark Rides behind the US$6m development
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2023
Christie has worked with Maxin10sity to create a projection-mapped spectacle that has seen Germany’s Karlsruhe Palace transformed into a digital masterpiece
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2023
A new Intamin-designed rollercoaster, combining water elements with a thrill ride experience, will open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Aug 2023
Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, Silver Dollar City’s new Fire in the Hole indoor coaster is set to be the largest such attraction in the region when it opens in spring 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2023
CGI studio Red Raion announces the launch of new CGI title ‘Van Helsing - Rise from the Dark’ in 5D, VR and Dome formats
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Gunpowder Plot is a multilayered immersive experience set at the Tower of London. Planet Attractions spoke to the team behind the development to see exactly how it came to life...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has opened following a two-year planning and design process led by JRA, part of RWS Global
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2023
Scruffy Dog Creative Group has been contracted to lead development design and handle design delivery at the upcoming Six Flags theme park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Joshua Atkinson | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2023
Dive in as FlowRider’s Joshua Atkinson explores the shift in consumer mindsets and its impact on the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
Connect&GO and Amilia have announced a strategic technology partnerships that will see the two companies work together in the development of cutting-edge solutions in eCommerce and attractions management
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
As the company continues its rapid expansion in 2023, guest experience platform Attractions.io has named Ted Ismert as its new chief operating officer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Cedar Point has announced a sequel to Top Thrill Dragster, with Zamperla behind the reimagined Top Thrill 2, which will break the record for the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster when it opens in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2023
A major US$2bn theme park and resort development comparable to the likes of Disney and Universal is set to open in 2026 in the state of Oklahoma
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
Dronisos has broken the record for the largest drone show ever performed in Europe, with the company behind Disneyland Paris’s Bastille Day nighttime spectacle
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Connect&GO has announced two new partnerships in France that will see the attractions technology specialists integrate its Konnect all-in-one platform with leading French ticket providers Ticketmaster France and France Billet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2023
Atlantic City is celebrating the launch of its latest attraction - a US$100m world-class indoor waterpark on the City Boardwalk
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Attractions.io is seeking to partner with new vendors on its guest experience platform, introducing new technologies to further enhance its overall offering
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
accesso has announced the acquisition of leading ticketing and visitor management system provider VGS, with the award-winning SnApp platform to be rebranded accesso Horizon
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Grant Poje | WhiteWater | 20 Jun 2023
WhiteWater’s Grant Poje showcases five indoor waterpark projects that are helping to advance the sector and boost the sector’s mainstream popularity
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023
A new themed land has arrived at Kings Island, with Adventure Port taking visitors on a journey in search of an ancient lost city’s forbidden temple
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023
A new VR cinema attraction that allows guests to observe a family group of endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda has opened at Zoo Atlanta
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2023
How can you leverage user-generated content and photo purchases to drive revenue and simultaneously promote your attraction? Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare has the answers...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2023
Triotech has been selected to supply interactive dark rides for Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Transformers attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2023
RWS Entertainment Group has rebranded as RWS Global to consolidate its subsidiaries – JRA, ted, and ARC – and strengthen its position as a global leader in the live entertainment sector
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023
Digital agency Rubber Cheese has teamed up with attractions management platform Convious to launch the 2023 edition of its Visitor Attraction Website Report. The survey was launched during this year’s Museums + Heritage Show
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023
WhiteWater has revealed details of more than 60 major projects across its waterpark, water ride and surf divisions opening worldwide throughout 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023
Attractions.io has teamed up with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to develop a brand new experience platform for guests of the popular destination
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2023
Le Pal has welcomed a brand new dark ride experience, with BoldMove Nation and Triotech joining forces to bring Champi’Folies to life at the French theme park and animal attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2023
The first ever recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, with 7thSense recognised for demonstrating outstanding short-term growth and commercial success in international trade over the last three years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
A first-of-its kind offering will make guests feel like they’re at the heart of the action during live UFC events, with Cosm’s ‘shared reality’ spectacles set to transform the way we watch live sporting events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
Digital attractions platform Love To Visit has raised £2.1m as it aims to corner the UK tourism attractions market and expand its operations overseas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023
Koji Naito has been named the chairman and CEO of Christie, with Naito set to assume the role in addition to his current position as president and CEO of parent company Ushio
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2023
Arie Force One has been cleared for take off at Fun Spot America Atlanta, with the RMC steel coaster hybrid marking a major addition to the Georgia theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023
Christie has teamed up with Brazil’s Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará on the installation of an immersive multimedia room as part of a revamp of the historic institution
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2023
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Mission Ferrari opened to the public to much fanfare in January. Holovis’s James Lodder shares a decade-long journey to realise this incredible immersive rollercoaster experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Mar 2023
Fun Spot America Atlanta’s hotly-anticipated RMC-manufactured ArieForce One is set to open later this month, with the major attraction representing the park’s largest-ever investment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023
Keith James, president of JRA; Robin Breese-Davies, executive vice president of ted; and Danielle Kramer, executive vice president of RWS, speak to Planet Attractions about what looks to be a bumper year ahead for the company
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Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2023
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2023
Norway’s TusenFryd will soon launch Europe’s first ever suspended triple launch coaster, with the NOK100m Storm - The Dragon Legend being described as the ‘most important single investment’ in the park’s 34-year history
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2023
Media tech specialist 7thSense has been recognised for two products in its brand new Performer range at this year’s ISE, which is currently underway in Barcelona
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Connect&Go - a global leader in guest and attractions management technology - has grown significantly over the last decade. Its co-founder Anthony Palermo spoke to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2023
Chessington World of Adventures has unveiled what will become the world’s first Jumanji-themed coaster when it opens later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023
Attractions.io has teamed up with SSA Group to provide a fully digital experience for visitors to cultural attractions in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023
It’s a new year with old records just waiting to be broken by some incredible new projects. Here are twelve blockbuster rollercoaster openings for the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023
Trade body Experience UK has named David Willrich as its new chair
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2022
Simworx’s new flying theatre concept delivers a thrilling and immersive experience within a limited footprint. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson told Planet Attractions more about the Brass Ring Award-nominated attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022
When it comes to all-in-one solutions for visitor attractions, Semnox’s Venue Management Software system has transformed operations at popular FEC Kokomo Joe’s. Here’s how the technology works
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022
Convious has signed a multi-year deal with West Midland Safari Park to supply its fully-integrated eCommerce and guest experience platform
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2022
Developed specifically for attractions, nWave’s newest title takes viewers on an adventure with skunk and martial artist Meg, as she searches for a missing relic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022
World-leading visitor transportation specialist Severn Lamb has announced a major move in the acquisition of US company Trams International
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022
Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022
The attractions industry and wider attractions community has paid tribute to the legendary Alberto Zamperla following his death last week aged 71
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2022
ProSlide will announce a major new project at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also revealing a record number of projects for 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2022
WhiteWater will unveil six new products at IAAPA Expo, including three new waterslides, an all-in-one play structure and an innovation that ‘has been years in the making.’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022
Extreme Engineering will announce four new Cloud Coaster projects as well as debut two new products at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022
A number of exhibitors will be using Christie technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase its MicroTiles LED among the products on its own stand
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022
Spree Interactive is getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year, with the launch of its Christmas Crunch VR title at the upcoming IAAPA Expo in Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2022
Ride manufacturer Zamperla is behind the CA$9m development of what will be Canada’s fastest launch coaster when it opens in 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
RWS’s Sponsored Spotlight will showcase the company’s ‘endless possibilities’ following major acquisitions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
Red Raion will offer an exclusive preview of its latest title - ‘Around the World in 80 Days - Journey of Wonders’ - at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Nov 2022
Frontgrid has launched its ParadropVR Pod attraction at Adventure Park Snowdonia in North Wales
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2022
The 2022 edition of IAAPA will see experience and attraction design firm Scruffy Dog return to the trade show floor for the first time since 2017
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2022
The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase the attraction alongside its new Overdrive concept at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2022
The immersive attractions designer will unveil details of its new attraction, new project and new ride content throughout this year’s IAAPA Expo, which takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando in November
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022
Gateway Ticketing Systems has appointed Joe Marshall to lead the company’s UK operations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2022
Convious showcased its digital engagement platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. The company’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, Andy Povey, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022
Leading experience designers Mather & Co have named Kim Kherlopian as the company’s new managing director. Planet Attractions caught up with him at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to find out more
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022
Ahead of a special industry panel looking at iconic attractions, experts from WhiteWater have named their personal picks, explaining why they think their choice is an iconic attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2022
Ohio’s Kings Island theme park will introduce Adventure Port, its newest themed area, in 2023. The themed land will feature several attractions and enhanced theming on a classic rollercoaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022
Creative firm Zeitgeist Design and Production is behind three of this year’s haunted houses at Hersheypark’s Halloween spectacular Dark Nights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022
WhiteWater brings a strong presence to each and every IAAPA Expo. The company’s chief marketing officer, Una de Boer, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022
Industry veteran Paul Kent has been named as VP of global business development at Mad Systems
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2022
The entertainment group will provide full creative and production services for all live entertainment at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022
Family-friendly active free-roam VR experiences provider Spree Interactive showcased its technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Nowak Delgado spoke to Planet Attractions at the show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022
Katapult brought its entire team down to this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London. The company’s creative strategist, Kelly Herrick, spoke to Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
Simworx has partnered with Katapult to develop a new dark ride offering an adrenaline-fuelled car chase. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson spoke with Planet Attractions about the exciting new project
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022
Experiential design collective Conductr made its first appearance at an IAAPA show this year as part of the Experience UK stand in London. Planet Attractions spoke to co-founder and CEO Peter Cliff about the start-up and its plans for the future
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2022
Triotech has landed a deal with Puy du Fou Asia that will see the dynamic attractions specialist supply several attractions to the upcoming SAGA attraction in Shanghai
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
BoldMove will offer attendees a close-up look at its AR Hybrid Quest attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Sep 2022
WhiteWater is set to offer attendees a first look at its record-breaking Icon Tower at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022
Planet Attractions recently travelled to meet the team behind IAAPA Expo Europe - the EMEA region’s largest trade show for the attractions industry. Here’s what to expect from this year’s show.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Sep 2022
Convious will recreate the guest experience to showcase the full capabilities of its cloud-based sales and marketing solution with an interactive, rocket ship-themed booth
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022
Holovis has created an innovative two-in-one system that supports the delivery of two different media or real-time interactive experiences simultaneously within the same ride or attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2022
accesso is set to showcase what it calls ‘the future of mobile consumer engagement’ at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with expanded solutions designed to help operators connect, engage and build loyalty with visitors
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2022
Alterface has revealed new theming and media packages for its award-winning Action League dark ride
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2022
Experience design firm FORREC will be on hand to discuss several of its high-profile projects, including the new Legoland Korea Resort, at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2022
Attractions.io is adding a new feature to its mobile platform with the company set to showcase its new for 2022 wayfinding solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2022
An immersive experience celebrating the life and music of rock legend Prince has opened in Chicago
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2022
FORREC and Sun Group have formed a long-term strategic partnership to develop world-class tourism projects in Vietnam
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022
Media-based attractions specialist Triotech will showcase a new stand-up flying theatre attraction and announce a major European theme park project at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022
The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2022
Mather & Co has developed the visitor experience for Hydro Ness - a new hydro scheme in Scotland on the River Ness that generates renewable energy using an Archimedes Screw
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WhiteWater | 28 Jul 2022
As we enter the busiest time of the year for most waterpark operators, the team at WhiteWater has offered some tips to ensure the season runs smoothly
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022
Experiential design collective Conductr has appointed Ben Dowson to oversee the company’s creative division
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022
Colour deficient and colour-blind visitors to Australia’s Chau Chak Wing Museum are now being offered special glasses to see works of art in clear, vibrant colour for the first time
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